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Driving rhythms abound in this original contest work. Performable by string or full orchestra, the piece is contemporary in nature and includes a mysterious section that has the upper strings using natural...view details

A creative contest piece that, while labeled "ancient," actually is a mix of contemporary and medieval sounds. The result is an intense piece that will grab your listeners and hold their attention....view details

Here's a thrilling musical journey that fires the imagination and evokes images such as those in the "1001 Arabian Nights!" Set as one continuous work, the music moves from the exotic sounds of a fiery...view details

These "Dances for Orchestra" are extremely appealing Latin/South American showcases for two solo violins and string orchestra. They simply sparkle with their engaging rhythms and vitality. A major achievement...view details

Energetic, exciting and fun, are the words that best describe this kickin' fiddle tune. This fast and furious fiddling piece sounds much harder than it really is. Riffs, finger patterns and bowings are very...view details

This one has it all! A slow introduction, evocative of an ancient chant, breaks through to a sprightly jig that features solo violin. Once the full orchestra has joined into the rollicking tune, the solo...view details

A dramatic work with a hint of romance, Conquistador! depicts the life and adventures of the Spanish explorers. Rhythmic motives in A minor provide a glimpse into life on the trail, and the softer,...view details

This engaging original work is very effective, and has the flavor of another era while remaining contemporary. Bright tonalities give it a real country dance appeal, and underlying rhythms add pulse. An...view details

Here's a very creative and exciting work with an exotic Far-Eastern sound. First the upper strings create anticipation with an ostinato pattern that continues as the lower strings present the main melody....view details

What a perfect way to celebrate learning that very first scale! Using only a one-octave D-major scale and quarter notes, all sections join in the fun as the scale is played both forward and backward in the...view details

You'll want to take this one "con fuoco!" With a very contemporary sound, this piece holds its own with the true classics of string literature. Your orchestra will grow in maturity and sound through the study...view details

An intriguing musical work that will make your string players sound great! Your students will really listen to each other and they will marvel at the sound they are producing as they hear the "motif" move...view details

This rhythmic, hard-driving composition was written to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Texas Music Educators Association. This richly scored work includes additional parts for 1st and...view details

This is Elliot Del Borgo at his best for your younger students! This driving, modal piece gives each section a chance to shine with very playable parts that sound much more difficult than they are. The...view details

Don't miss this! If there is one piece your developing orchestra will love rehearsing and performing, it's this one! This programmatic piece spins a tale of mayhem and mischief as the rosin eating zombies...view details

Try this tender folksong from Taiwan to develop your students' sensitive and lyric style. Accompanied by lush, modern-sounding harmonies, the melody is passed to each section. The solos for violin and cello...view details

R. McCashin. This aggressive work certainly doesn't sound like a beginning string orchestra piece, but it sure is! It has a biting modal flavor with a pulsing ostinato that provides the energy, and it really...view details

These three contrasting movements represent ideal literature for the intermediate orchestra. Very accessible, yet highly musical, this work will be one that you will enjoy coming back to year after year....view details

Here's a delightful "tuning" piece that really builds the confidence of beginning strings players. A piano part provides the melody while the string players provide the accompaniment by sawing away with long,...view details